Tuska 2017 organizers have announced new bands to its 20th Anniversary Bash program, set to take place on June 30th – July 2nd in Helsinki:

From the deep south, BARONESS are touring on their absolutely brilliant ”Purple”-record and we’re super-stoked to have them back at Tuska. AMORPHIS are among the most popular Finnish metal acts and a long history with Tuska, it’s only natural for them to play the anniversary year. Another domestic band with whom Tuska go way back, are SONATA ARCTICA. Welcome to the bill, boys. Furthermore, the Finnish thrash mainstay MOKOMA as well as INSOMNIUM, who just recently released their epic ”Winter’s Gate” album, have also been added to the line up.

Also the third indoor stage program is unleashed, announcing the well-known HM-2 worshippers, TRAP THEM are functioning within the realms of punk, hard core and twisted metal riffage. We’re proud to have them at Tuska for the first time. KOHTI TUHOA debut album ”Rutiinin Orja” is one of the undeniable highlights of hardcore punk over the past few years. Guitars are screeching like it’s the eighties all over again. Lead by the enigmatic MC Respektor, local Helsinki hardcore outfit RATFACE focuses on finer things in life. Like getting wasted and playing loud hardcore. Local black metal stalwarts BAPTISM will also be taking part in next summer’s unholy festivities.

Savannah, Georgia-based quartet BARONESS was involved in a road accident on August 15 in England when the band’s tour bus reportedly plummeted for 30 feet over a viaduct after going through a security barrier during heavy rain. Nine people, including the four members of the group, were sent to the hospital, two of them with serious injuries. The cause of the incident is currently under investigation.

According to a new post on BARONESS‘s Facebook page, John Baizley (guitar, vocals) has been released from hospital. Allen Blickle (drums) and Matt Maggioni (bass) have arrived back in the United States.

All previously scheduled BARONESS shows have been canceled.

Baizley broke his left arm and left leg. Blickle and Maggioni each suffered fractured vertebrae. Pete Adams (lead guitar, vocals) was also treated and released from the hospital.

Savannah, Georgia-based quartet BARONESS was involved in a road accident on August 15 in England when the band’s tour bus reportedly plummeted for 30 feet over a viaduct after going through a security barrier during heavy rain. Nine people, including the four members of the group, were sent to the hospital, two of them with serious injuries. The cause of the incident is currently under investigation.

All previously scheduled BARONESS shows have been postponed until further notice.

John Baizley (rhythm guitar, lead vocals) broke his left arm and left leg. Allen Blickle (drums) and Matt Maggioni (bass) each suffered fractured vertebrae. All three remain in the hospital as of this writing. Pete Adams (lead guitar, vocals) was treated and released from the hospital.

Earlier today, the members of BARONESS released the following statement:

“Thank you to all of you who have been sending the tidal wave of positivity our way. We are uplifted by its sheer magnitude, and power. Every single one of you is making our days and nights easier and our recovery quicker. Thank you all so much, we are truly lucky to have such incredible people on our side. A sincere and heartfelt thank you from each of us to each of you.”

A two-minute BBC News video report on the road accident can be seen below.

BARONESS released its new album, “Yellow & Green”, last month via Relapse Records.

Savannah, Georgia-based quartet BARONESS was involved in a road accident Wednesday morning (August 15) in England when the band’s tour bus reportedly plummeted for 30 feet over a viaduct after going through a security barrier during heavy rain. Nine people, including the four members of the group, were sent to the hospital, two of them with serious injuries. The cause of the incident is currently under investigation.

Photo credit: Avon & Somerset Police

All previously scheduled BARONESS shows have been postponed until further notice.

“The band members of BARONESS and their crew are recovering from injuries sustained after their tour bus crashed outside of Bath, England early on Wednesday morning.

“John Baizley [rhythm guitar, lead vocals] has broken his left arm and left leg. Allen Blickle [drums] and Matt Maggioni [bass] each suffered fractured vertebrae. All three remain in the hospital as of this writing. Pete Adams [lead guitar, vocals] has been treated and released from the hospital.

“Three of the five crew members who were on the bus have also been treated and released. One member is still undergoing testing. The driver of the bus remains in critical condition.

“Please stay tuned for further updates. Thank you for all the support during this extremely difficult time.”

A two-minute BBC News video report on yesterday’s road accident can be seen below.

BARONESS played at The Fleece in Bristol Tuesday night. They were on their way to Southampton when the accident happened.

The band released its new album, “Yellow & Green”, last month via Relapse Records.

A two-minute BBC News video report on the road accident that resulted in BARONESS‘s tour bus plunging more than 30 feet down an embankment near Bath, England can be seen below.

According to Mirror.co.uk, the accident occurred when the 52-seater bus smashed through a fence near a viaduct in heavy rain and careered down a densely wooded bank onto a road below.

Two of the nine passengers on board — who were trapped and had to be rescued by firefighters using hydraulic cutting equipment — suffered fractures and seven others were hospitalized for minor injuries, officials said.

A mechanic who works nearby told Mirror.co.uk, “It looks like the coach has gone through the traffic lights, skidded through a fence and fallen onto the road below.

“It’s a sheer drop. The coach managed to land on its wheels — but it was a mess.

“The front of it was completely caved in and there was a lot of damage to the back too.

“There were paramedics on the scene treating people.”

Inspector Steve Mildren said: “We know that there were nine passengers on the coach.

“They have all been accounted for and there are some injuries and they are receiving medical treatment at hospital.

“At this time we don’t believe that any of those injuries are life-threatening.

“It had been raining really heavily, as it has been for much of the day.”

The band played at The Fleece in Bristol last night. They were on their way to Southampton when the accident happened.

BARONESS released its new album, “Yellow & Green”, last month via Relapse Records.

According to ITV.com, the Savannah, Georgia-based quartet BARONESS was involved in a serious road accident while between shows on its U.K. tour.

At around 11:30 a.m. today (Wednesday, August 15) at the junction of Brassknocker Hill and the A36 in Bath, the band’s tour bus crashed and fell 30 feet over a viaduct.

Seven people were taken to the Royal United Hospital in Bath, while two others — who were trapped and had to be rescued by firefighters — have been transported to Frenchay Hospital in Bristol. “Those people are now being treated by ambulance staff,” a fire service spokesman told BBC News.

A Great Western Ambulance Service spokesman said, “Our staff assessed all occupants and provided any required treatment before and while en route to hospital.”

Inspector Nick Hunt, from Avon and Somerset Police, added: “Police are investigating the circumstances of the accident. At this stage it is too early to tell what the cause was.”